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Wood



  • wood is more resistant to tension or compression?? in both is equally resistant due to its internal structure.

  • the foundations of buildings can not be built in wood because it is affected by termites, mold and fire.

  • Wood is one of the cheapest materials to cover large spaces inside buildings.

  • the wood used to build both the solid or volume of the buildings as the skeletal system that supports it.





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Glass


  • glass used in the construction of buildings is the flat glass and laminated glass.

  • glass can be recycled easily, but it is difficult to transport because of the precautions to be taken in view of its fragility.

  • glass is often used in the building when you want a better view or major interaction with the environment, but this material is not easy to work when thinking about the acoustics of the place where it will employ


  • glass can be used inside or outside the building both vertical and horizontal structures, such as floors or fences.

  • the fiberglass works as thermal insulation.

  • glass is more resistant in compression than in tension.